Published on January 1, 2022
ADAO’s Top Ten Asbestos Facts (2022)
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Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Each year, asbestos kills an estimated 40,000 Americans.
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There is no safe or controlled use of asbestos.
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Asbestos can be found in homes, schools, workplaces, on consumer shelves, and around superfund sites.
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All types of asbestos can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, cancer of the larynx and ovary, and asbestosis.
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The United States is the only western industrialized nation not to ban asbestos.
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The Word Health Organization states, “one in every three deaths from occupational cancer is estimated to be caused by asbestos.
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In 2020, asbestos consumption in the United States was estimated to be 450 metric tons.
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In 2020, the chlor-alkali industry accounted for 100% of U.S. asbestos consumption.
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According to USGS, “Numerous materials substitute for asbestos.”
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Russia is the leading producer of asbestos worldwide, followed by Kazakhstan, China, Brazil, and Zimbabwe.
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